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February 23, 2024

Word of the Day: Opprobrium

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Word of the Day
: February 23, 2024

\uh-PROH-bree-um\ noun

What It Means

Opprobrium refers to very strong disapproval or criticism of a person or thing especially by a large number of people.

// They're going ahead with the plan despite public opprobrium.

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